Revolt has started in Bihar BJP regarding UGC Bill 2026. Party MLA Anil Singh from Hisua assembly of Nawada district has come forward openly. This is the first time in Bihar that an MLA from the ruling party, while still in power, has directly attacked the decisions of his party leaders and the central government. The question is how will Bihar BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi handle this?

While talking to ABP News on Wednesday (January 28, 2026), MLA Anil Singh clearly said that this UGC bill discriminates against the children of general category and upper caste. He alleged that there is a clear provision for complaint for SC/ST/OBC in the rules, but there is no protection or avenue of appeal for the general category. The old provision of taking action on wrong complaints was removed, due to which the risk of blackmailing has increased.

‘What kind of justice is this if we are discriminated against?’

The BJP MLA said that anger is natural, the government should immediately take cognizance and make amendments. He clearly said that no one should be discriminated against, but if we are discriminated against, what kind of justice is this? The BJP MLA said that the upper caste community is a strong vote bank of the BJP, but the Education Minister and the BJP members in the committee did not show seriousness.

warning of protest on the streets

In this whole matter, Anil Singh has warned that if necessary, he will take to the streets to protest and will not step back. He said that if a high-level committee is formed and amendments are not made to include all sections, it would be like sowing the seeds of division in the name of caste.

Now this issue has become a big challenge for BJP, because upper caste community is the core vote bank of the party. The question is whether this rebellion will create further divisions in BJP or will the government make amendments? Time will tell. This statement has come at a time when students and organizations of the upper caste community across the country are protesting against the UGC rules.

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Amidst the anger across the country regarding the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC), students also protested in Delhi University (DU) on Wednesday (January 28). About 50 students gathered near the Faculty of Arts in North Campus and demanded the UGC to withdraw these rules completely.

rules biased and divisive

The protesting students say that the University Grants Commission (For Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 are not only vague but also have many serious flaws.

Terming these rules as discriminatory and divisive, the students alleged that instead of promoting equality, this system could give rise to new forms of discrimination on campuses.

Memorandum submitted to Proctor’s office

The students submitted a memorandum to the Proctor’s office of Delhi University regarding their demands. The memorandum said that this new structure of UGC claims to eliminate discrimination, but in reality it may further increase the gap between students and teachers.

Students say that the language of the rules is not clear and can be implemented in different ways, which increases the scope for arbitrariness.

No sensitivity, differences will increase

Students involved in the protest said that the new rules were expected to increase sensitivity and mutual understanding on campus, but these rules could have the opposite effect. He believes that such policies will deepen the already existing social and educational differences.

The students demanded that the UGC should hold open talks with students, teachers and the university administration before implementing any new rules. He says that the rules made without understanding the ground reality will weaken the education system instead of strengthening it.

At present, the students have made it clear that if their demands are not heeded, then the movement can be further intensified in the coming days.

Protests are increasing across the country regarding the new rules of UGC. A round of reactions and protests is going on from various leaders regarding this. Meanwhile, former WFI Chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has expressed his protest. He said that with folded hands he requests you to withdraw this law.

Former WFI Chief and former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh made his statement opposing UGC viral on social media. Brijbhushan Sharan Singh said that the UGC law is working to divide the society.

‘Society does not run sitting in office’

He said that the society does not function while sitting in the office. If you want to run the society then come to the village. Society does not run by paper laws. He further said that come to the village and see that children play together without any discrimination or caste color. No child asks about anyone’s caste.

What did Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh say against the UGC law?

Brib Bhushan Sharan Singh asked whether the law was made for women? Are women not getting worried? He further said that the SC/ST law that was made is not being misused?

He further said that if any mistake is made then it should be punished. But there should be no discrimination in the society. This law should be withdrawn immediately, otherwise there will be a movement and children from all societies will participate in it.

Protest started in UP regarding UGC

Protests intensified in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday (January 28) against the new rules of the University Grants Commission (UGC). While large-scale protests took place in Deoria and Kaushambi, in Rae Bareli a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) official resigned from his post.

Officials said that in Deoria, a large number of people gathered on the road near the court shouting anti-government slogans and staged a dharna on Wednesday in protest against the University Grants Commission (For Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.

Amid the ongoing controversy regarding the UGC bill, Pappu Yadav, MP from Purnia, Bihar, has given a clear cut statement. On Wednesday (January 28, 2026), MP Pappu Yadav gave his stand on this while talking to the media. Taking the names of Bhumihar, Kayastha, Brahmin, Rajput castes, the question was raised whether these are the only people who harass? And people don’t harass?

Don’t spread controversy on this: Pappu Yadav

However, MP Pappu Yadav has openly supported the UGC bill. He told the media on this, “A law has been made in which children from any kind of weaker section do not have to be physically, mentally and financially tortured. Their rights have been protected. You people keep your views in one place. The court will look into it. I would request you not to spread controversy on this.”

‘There are some strong communities among Dalits…they also harass’

He further said, “The people of Karni Sena are protesting… are out on the streets… I say that if the people of Rajput community are being tortured then they should come forward… But the way it is coming in the media that Bhumihar, Kayastha, Brahmin, Rajput… are these people the only ones who harass and people are not harassed? Yadavs have more role in the harassment. Kurmi community, Kushwaha community also have a role. There are some strong communities among Dalits too. Yes, he also harasses, but he does not dominate.”

The MP said that our children are not breaking the society, those whose shops are not running have started breaking the society by saying such things. In the case of UGC Bill, there is no case of upper caste or backward caste. He said that I accept the fact that if there is social exploitation somewhere along with SC, ST, EBC, there is also Kurmi, Kushwaha, Yadav community in it. There are not only Bhumihars, Brahmins, Rajputs in the general category, there are also Yadavs, Koeris, Kushwaha and Kurmi in the general category, but the law that is there is a normal law.

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There is an uproar regarding UGC Bill 2026. Demonstrations are taking place across the country. Reactions are coming from different parties. Meanwhile, National President of Janashakti Janata Dal and Lalu Yadav’s elder son Tej Pratap Yadav has also given his reaction on this. On Tuesday (January 27, 2026), he issued a statement from his X handle. Whatever he had to say on this was told in points.

Tej Pratap Yadav said, “As per the order of the Supreme Court, the “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026″ law is a historic step taken by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the interest of the students of poor, Dalit, backward and extremely backward communities. These rules are a very commendable step to stop caste discrimination in universities and colleges as well as setting the target of forming an equity committee in every university and college as per the rules.”

Laws brought by UGC as per Supreme Court orders
Welcome and support the “Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026”.

Our statement regarding the law-#UGCBill2026#UGC #SupremeCourt #FullSupport#janshaktijantadal pic.twitter.com/EVsMBGIG4t

— Tej Pratap Yadav (@TejYadav14) January 27, 2026

Tej Pratap Yadav writes in his post, “According to this law, this committee will hear the complaints of SC, ST and OBC students and resolve them within the stipulated time. This law will strengthen the equality and rights mentioned in the Constitution by providing equality to the students studying in universities and colleges.”

Tej Pratap Yadav expressed support

Tej Pratap Yadav has welcomed and supported the UGC bill. He said, “We and our party Janashakti Janata Dal welcome and support this historic law brought by the UGC keeping in mind the interests of the students of this Dalit, tribal and backward society. At the same time, we would also like to say that those people who are linking this law with Sanatan, perhaps those ignorant people do not know that Dalit, tribal and backward society also comes under Sanatan and they are also our brothers and sisters.”

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UGC’s new equity regulation is being opposed. Meanwhile, a reaction has come from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). RJD MLA from Maner, Patna, Bhai Virendra gave a big statement on the ongoing controversy regarding UGC and said that whatever decision has been taken, it should definitely be implemented.

Brother Virendra gave this statement on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) in Arrah, Bihar. RJD MLA said that the people who are opposing this are those who are against the society and do not want the children of poor, Dalit and deprived sections to progress. Bhai Virendra clearly said that it is necessary to strengthen the stream of social justice and opposition to UGC is not justified in any way.

‘No decision is possible without the consent of the executive’

On the other hand, he also responded to the questions being raised regarding the new responsibility given to Tejashwi Yadav in RJD. He said that the National Executive played an important role in Tejashwi Yadav becoming the working president and he himself is a member of the National Executive. No decision is possible without the consent of the executive. Congratulating Tejashwi Yadav, he said that RJD will move forward under his leadership. Bihar will get a young Chief Minister in the coming days.

Attacking the government on the issue of law and order in Bihar, the Maner MLA said that crime is continuously increasing in the state. Every section (farmers, laborers, students, women, men, journalists and leaders) is feeling insecure. Claimed that the crime has also broken the record of the so-called ‘Jungle Raj’, on which the Supreme Court and the High Court used to comment. The MLA urged the judiciary to observe the current situation in Bihar and take cognizance of it.

Responding to Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary’s statement regarding the police, the MLA said that an atmosphere of intimidation is being created by talking about using weapons. He also raised questions regarding the encounter. Said that the action seems to be taken only against people of select society and caste, while others are getting protection.

RJD MLA targets CM’s visit

On the other hand, taking a dig at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s Samriddhi Yatra, the Maner MLA said that this yatra is limited only to taking the officials along, so that a message can be given to the public. Let us tell you that on Tuesday, educationist Late. The fourth death anniversary of Ram Ballabh Prasad Singh was celebrated in Dhandiha village under Koilwar block of Bhojpur district. Brother Virendra had arrived on this occasion.

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With the intention of eliminating discrimination in higher education institutions, UGC has implemented the new Equity Rules of 2026. Student organizations have considered this a positive step, but at the same time the debate has also intensified whether these rules will remain just paper reforms or will they actually provide justice to the marginalized students.

The objective of the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equality in Higher Education Institutions) Rules, 2026, issued on January 13, is said to be to prevent discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, sex, place of birth or disability. All India Students Association (AISA) has welcomed these guidelines, but the organization says that these rules did not come suddenly, but are the result of years of pressure from student movements and institutional failures.

Student deaths revealed layers of the system

AISA President Neha and General Secretary Prasenjit said that cases like Rohit Vemula, Payal Tadvi and Darshan Solanki highlighted how deeply caste oppression exists in universities. These incidents also proved that the UGC guidelines of 2012 were not effective at the ground level. According to AISA, the new rules are a forced move following social anger and judicial interventions.

Inclusion of OBC, an important but late step

In the rules of 2026, backward class i.e. OBC has also been brought under the ambit of equality and security. Student organizations consider this a constitutionally necessary and welcome change. He says that till now the discrimination against backward castes has been continuously ignored at the legal and institutional level.

EOC expansion and new arrangements

The role of Equal Opportunity Centers (EOC) has been made broader than ever before in the rules. Now these will not be just advisory units, but arrangements like Equity Committee, 24-hour Equity Helpline, Equity Squad and Equity Ambassador have also been proposed to investigate complaints.

Conflict of interest hidden in the structure

AISA alleges that the rules did not make it mandatory that the EOC coordinator or the chairperson of the equity committee be from a marginalized community. On the contrary, the head of the institute has been made the ex-officio chairperson. Due to this, the real power once again gets confined in the hands of the head of the institution and questions are raised on impartiality.

Still fog on representation

The situation regarding representation of SC, ST, OBC and women in the Equity Committee is not clear. Be it faculty or students, the terms of representation are said to be vague and incomplete, which casts doubt on the effectiveness of the committee.

Definition of discrimination, shield for the powerful

The definition of discrimination in the rules has been kept very broad and abstract. The lack of reference to any concrete action or example leaves institutions free to interpret it arbitrarily. Critics believe that this blurring can become a way to avoid accountability.

Statistics that raise concerns

UGC data itself shows that between 2019 and 2024, there has been a 118 percent increase in complaints of caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. AISA calls this a result of the caste structure created at the institutional and state level.

Student organizations believe that although the coming of rules is positive, it is a step taken too late. Without major and concrete reforms, these guidelines may remain mere cosmetic progressivism, which may appear strong on paper but prove weak in practice.

AISA demands, accountability along with rules is necessary

Welcoming the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026, AISA has demanded that necessary amendments should be made in it soon. The organization says that without real accountability, meaningful representation and real protection for marginalized communities, these rules will not be able to fulfill their purpose.

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Controversy is increasing these days regarding the new UGC rules 2026 implemented in the universities and colleges of the country. While the government and UGC are calling it a big step towards ending discrimination, the general category students are openly opposing it. Students say that these rules look at them with suspicion and can discriminate against them. For this reason, demonstrations have also started in many states.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) says that the purpose of the new rules is not to go against any one class, but to create an environment of equality and justice in higher education institutions. He believes that many times students from weaker and backward classes have to face discrimination, due to which their studies and mental condition are affected. According to UGC, these rules have been brought so that no student is treated unfairly on the basis of caste, class or background and the complaint can be resolved in time.

The government also says that there will be a complete process of investigation under the rules, so that no action is taken against anyone without evidence. Supporters believe that if the rules are implemented properly, it will increase trust in the campus, reduce discrimination and all students will be able to get safe and equal opportunities.

What is the new rule of UGC?

UGC has implemented new rules in 2026, the purpose of which is to prevent any kind of discrimination against students studying in colleges and universities. Under this, it has been made necessary to create equity committee and grievance redressal system in every institution, so that students can lodge their complaints without fear. UGC says that these rules are to create an equal, safe and respectful environment for all students and every complaint will be investigated as per the rules.

Why do general category students have objection?

General category students say that in the new UGC rules, more emphasis has been laid on the safety of certain categories of students, while the rights of all the students have not been clarified equally. The students are worried that while implementing the rules, it may happen that the general category students are already considered wrong. They believe that it is necessary to stop discrimination, but at the same time it is also necessary that every student is assured of equal protection and fair trial, so that no one is treated unfairly without a thorough investigation. No.

fear of fake complaints

The biggest concern of the students is that in the new rules there is no clear provision for punishment for making fake or false complaints. Due to this they fear that anyone can complain without concrete evidence and their future could be spoiled.

Students’ problems regarding representation in the committee

According to the new UGC rules, it is necessary to include SC, ST, OBC, women and disabled people in the committees to be formed in colleges and universities. But it has not been made mandatory to include any member from the general category. Students are raising questions about this. He says that if there are not people from all sections of society in the committee, then the decisions will not be fair and in some cases the discussion may also be one-sided.

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